Area Code 52 – Debrecen
The phone area code for Debrecen is 52 (international format +3652). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 52
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📍 Geographic Location of Debrecen
Geographic Overview
The +36 52 country/area code combination corresponds to the geographic numbering area of Debrecen, Hungary's second-largest city and the administrative, economic, and cultural hub of the Northern Great Plain region. Debrecen is the seat of Hajdú-Bihar County and serves as a major university city, hosting the University of Debrecen. The geographic area covered by the 52 prefix extends beyond the city limits to include surrounding towns and villages within the Debrecen telephone district, such as Hajdúhadház, Hajdúsámson, and Nyíradony, among others. This allocation follows the Hungarian National Numbering Plan, which assigns geographic area codes based on the historical telephone districts established by the Hungarian Telecommunications Authority (now NMHH).
Dialing Formats
For callers within Hungary, the national format requires dialing 06 52 followed by the local subscriber number, which typically consists of 6 or 7 digits. For example, a local Debrecen number might be 06 52 123 456. When dialing from abroad, the international format is +36 52 followed by the local subscriber number, omitting the leading zero of the area code. For instance, to call a Debrecen number from the United States, one would dial 011 36 52 123 456 (or +36 52 123 456 on a mobile phone). It is important to note that the leading '0' in the national format is a trunk prefix and is not part of the country code or area code.
Caller Instructions
Local callers within Debrecen can often dial the subscriber number directly without the area code, depending on the current local dialing rules. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always use the full national format. For international callers, ensure you have the correct country code (+36) and drop the trunk prefix '0' before the area code. The subscriber number length may vary, so always verify the complete number with the recipient.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest NMHH updates, no overlay code has been introduced for the Debrecen area; the 52 prefix remains the sole geographic code for this region. However, number portability is available in Hungary, meaning that a subscriber may retain their 52 number even if they move to a different geographic area, but the number's geographic significance remains for routing purposes. For VoIP and mobile users, the geographic code does not restrict the physical location of the device, but it does affect the tariff and emergency services routing.